I had trouble getting the attention of the guy who was passing the microphone around, but finally got in the last question of the session. I had a number of questions in my head, but didn't want to get too cute the first time around. I asked about one of my favorite players in the NFL, Antonio Pierce, a player I knew Belichick could appreciate. Pierce, like Tedy Bruschi, is all football instincts.

"A lot of times he almost looks like he heard the play in the huddle," Belichick said.

The rest of the answer, which can be read here, was almost irrelevant. Getting the question out with Belichick looking on was the thing. And keeping the wife happy of course.

(Ok folks, I'm heading out to eat here. Hope to empty some of the notebook before Media Day tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by)